MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,501 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x 2 (4.4.3 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both cloudy / scratched (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty / worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both scratched / cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both scratched/cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear shocker dust cover adrift
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear shocker dust cover adrift
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear shocker dust cover adrift
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear shocker dust cover adrift
both front tyres wearing on edges and starting to crack in tread
emissions only just met requirements
engine management light on
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear down tank (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear down tank (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
emissions only just met requirements
engine management light on
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust corroded but not leaking at time of test
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
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BJ53 KYO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ53 KYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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BJ53 KYO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 October 2003.
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